VP of Academics:
Katrina Roeser
Academic Programs
Children’s Author Festival
Committee Chair: Jen Ganz This event was put on hold for the 2020-21 school year due to COVID-19 restrictions. We are currently working with District 58 and Mrs. Hesterman to understand what might be possible for 2021-22. Stay tuned for more updates!
Cultural Arts Field Trips and In-Class Experiences
Committee Chairs: Vacant (Grades K-2) and Girlie O’Donoghue (Grades 3-6) Please reach out to Katrina Roeser if you’re interested in helping co-chair this committee! The PTA budgets $25 per student per year for field trips and in-class experiences and this committee helps teachers identify opportunities and plan the experiences. This committee also manages four assemblies per …
Hillcrest Elementary PTA Scholarship
Congrats to our 2022 Hillcrest Elementary PTA Scholarship Recipient: Ashley Elizabeth Reynolds Ashley is a senior at Downers Grove South High School and President of the National Honor Society. Ashley will be attending Miami University of Ohio this fall and plans to earn a bachelor’s degree in social justice. Ashley is an all around fantastic …
Hillcrest Library Volunteers
Library Volunteers Library Volunteer Coordinator: Maggie Spanovic Come help in the Hillcrest library! We support our Teacher Librarian, Leslie Hesterman, and Library Aide, Julie Ryan, by checking in, checking out and shelving library books. It is a fun way to see what wonderful resources our students use during the school year. This opportunity was on …
Landscaping and Grounds
Committee Chairs: Katelyn Whoriskey and Anne Kulick The PTA helped bring some color to the Hillcrest grounds in 2020 with the introduction of the Hillcrest Kindness Rock Garden which was later dedicated in memory of Hillcrest student Allison Manning. We need your help keeping it looking fresh & vibrant! At any time throughout the school …
Plunge Into Fitness
Plunge into Fitness with Raging Raves Committee Chair: Kasia Kranz This program was suspended for the 2020-21 school year due to COVID-19. Please stay tuned for updates on the plans for the upcoming school year. Get fit and earn a free or discounted ticket to Raging Waves Waterpark by completing 25 hours of exercise. Logs will be …
Reading Incentive Programs
Committee Chair: Vacant If you are interested in helping to coordinate these programs for Hillcrest students, please reach out to Katrina Roeser.
Reflections
Reflections Program Chairs: Helen Petrillo and Katelyn Whoriskey Note: Helen & Katelyn are stepping up to take over the Variety Show – please let them know if you are interested in taking over management of this national PTA program! This Year’s Theme is I Will Change the World By… The annual Reflections theme is created by …
School Supply Kits
Order Now: 2022-23 School Supply Kits! Order Deadline: Sunday, June 12, 2022 Click here to place an order Committee Chair: Alicia Chin Save time and money by ordering school supply kits through the Hillcrest PTA for the 2022-23 school year. Items are purchased at a bulk discount and the savings are passed on directly to …
ORDER NOW: 2022-23 School Supply Kits
$5 Annual Membership Fee
